Morer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Morer

What does the name Morer mean?

The Morer surname comes from the German word "mauer," meaning "wall;" as such, the name is thought to have originally been occupational, for a builder of stone walls.

Early Origins of the Morer family

The surname Morer was first found in Austria, where the name Morer became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Morer family

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Morer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Maurer, Maurere, Maurers, Maureres, Maurerr, Maurrer, Maurerrs, Maurrers, Maurerre, Maurreres, Maureer, Morer, Moorer and many more.

Early Notables of the Morer family

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Morer migration to the United States +

Morer Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

John Morer, who landed in Virginia in 1699 1

Morer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

James Morer, who arrived in New York, NY in 1816 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)